Council endorses water and sewerage plan
A Water and Sewer Strategic Business Plan has been endorsed by Central Coast Council for submission to the NSW Department of Primary Industries. Mayor Cr Jane Smith said the strategic…
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Council cleared its own land but has refused approval
A development application for the clearing of native vegetation at 140 Sparks Rd, Warnervale, submitted by Central Coast Council, for work on land owned by Central Coast Council, has been…
5 Lands Walk Masterplan in Copacabana causing controversy
Senator Deborah O’Neill has written to, Mayor Jane Smith, and Acting CEO, Mr Brian Glendenning, requesting Council halt construction of Stage 1 of the 5 Lands Walk Masterplan in Copacabana….
Council seeks marine income figures
Central Coast Council will seek information from relevant NSW government agencies to determine the income to the NSW Government from the marine activities in Brisbane Waters, following the latest Council meeting. The…
Offer made to preferred candidate for General Manger
The process to appoint a new permanent Chief Executive Officer for Central Coast Council is on track, following a confidential discussion at the April 23 Council meeting. Mayor Jane Smith…
Proactive release of information program adopted
Council has resolved to support the development of a robust Proactive Release Program over the next 12 months to give the community greater access to a range of Council held…
Dream on and keep talking
In regards to Coast Community News edition 180, re: The Planning Minister viewing the revitalisation of Gosford Township, my first reaction was: What a load of “Bunkam” in saying that Kibble Park has…
Coastal Residents’ Association warns against going to Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Central Coast Council do not believe there is any need to close Wamberal or Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents’ Association, said his…
Council ‘not telling’ about compliance numbers
It is possible that no recent residential flats and multi-housing approvals issued by Central Coast Council on the [Woy Woy] Peninsula have complied with planning guidelines When asked, Central Coast…
Local community groups receive council grants
Council has awarded more than $48,000 to 16 local community groups as part of the Community Support Grant Program. Council’s Community support Grant provides support for the community to deliver activities which require a small amount…
Impasse remains over channel dredging
A meeting, held last Monday, March 19, between NSW Government and Central Coast Council representatives has failed to resolve the impasse over who is responsible for maintaining the navigation channels…
Council’s total operational income tops $723m
The auditor’s report for the first consolidated Central Coast Council financial statements will be presented at the next meeting on Monday, March 26. The report and financial statements for the…
1200 free reusable coffee cups distributed
Keep cups, 1,200 in total, have been distributed by Central Coast Council to local cafés, to provide to their customers, free of charge, in an effort to reduce single-use coffee…
Legal action of Mangrove Mountain Landfill under consideration
Acting CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Brian Glendenning, has indicated it is likely, but not guaranteed, that Council will take further legal action against the operators of the Mangrove…
Recruitment company appointed
A recruitment company called Davidson has been appointed to assist the Central Coast Council to recruit a permanent General Manager. The appointment followed an Expression of Interest process, with three…
Coal mine approved despite risk to Coast’s drinking water supply
The Planning Assessment Commission has granted consent to the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine west of Wyong, subject to conditions, despite admitting that the location is sensitive to the Central…
Council CEO Brian Bell resigns
BREAKING: Central Coast Council’s interim CEO Brian Bell has resigned with effect at the end of January, citing personal health issues. The Council is now scrambling to replace the very…
Council launches innovative e-waste scheme
Central Coast Council has recently engaged with a new e-waste contractor, Toxfree, to maximise e-waste recycling and reduce the amount of electronics ending up in landfill. Thanks to state of…
Waterfront group asks Council to oppose development
The Save Woy Woy Waterfront group has called on Central Coast Council to oppose the redevelopment of Sporties at Woy Woy. It has asked the council to make a submission…
Twelve community consultation committees to be established
The new Central Coast Council was expected to reinstate up to 12 community consultation committees when it held its last ordinary meeting for the year on December 18. All committees…